I am beginning to like this car now that it has white walls and correct exhaust pipe ends coming (just a little way to go yet to align with MarPar!) You are shaping up just fine!! 
My new 1972 Imperial purchase delivered today.
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I'm no rocket scientist but, probably cut heresy....
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That would be an improvement but you’re on the right track!
Clover
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More horizontal, as in nearly so.
MarPar was pretty much right on. I still have an NOS chrysler resonator for those cars, and it is shaped just like MarPar's photo on the exhaust outlet.
So do any of the Imperial brochures have any beauty shots that show the exhaust? That would probably be the correct angle if it can be deciphered.
Who’s to argue with the correctness of that?
Who’s to argue with the correctness of that?
I decided to google the brochure. Probably not a good source. Either your exhaust is still sticking out too far, or they did not put exhaust on the photo cars, or is a good example of early photo shop.
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I suspect the exhaust pipes ended just in front of the bumper as was the case with my 1978 Lincoln's. It was probably a common thing with American cars of the time.
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I started out with straight pipes and chrome tips and
Quickly got rid of the tips but embraced the straight pipes.
Quickly got rid of the tips but embraced the straight pipes.
78Brougham
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Maybe only one, but I will always love the sound she makes!
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Doc: The next time I get up to Minny, I'll have to take a look at that red beast!
With that tool^^^ I could get this...hide the pipes better.
She does sound amazing...no plans to change anything there.
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Just go to the depot and get yourself an angel grinder and a couple of cut-off discs.
And of course some safety goggles from work.
And of course some safety goggles from work.
Stan, mine doesn't bump up as aggressively as your example but maybe with cut off disc I can achieve this.
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^^^^^Yes^^^^
And be careful with the angel grinder Doc. I know you rely on your hands and eyes to make a living and buy more Imperials. This will be a plunge cut so to turn the tool on before you make contact, both hands firmly grasping the grinder and slowly work your way around the pipes. Remember the gas tank is back there. Once the disc has made it through the wall of the pipe be careful to keep the disc steady and straight or it’ll want to grab and jump out of your hands.
You could always take it back to the shop and have them do it.
And be careful with the angel grinder Doc. I know you rely on your hands and eyes to make a living and buy more Imperials. This will be a plunge cut so to turn the tool on before you make contact, both hands firmly grasping the grinder and slowly work your way around the pipes. Remember the gas tank is back there. Once the disc has made it through the wall of the pipe be careful to keep the disc steady and straight or it’ll want to grab and jump out of your hands.
You could always take it back to the shop and have them do it.
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GJS
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Gotta side with Matt on this one. Angle grinders are jumpy and more dangerous while lying on your back in tight spaces... makes it extra hard to brace the machine properly. Watch yo butt.
If it were me, I'd just whip out a sharpie then take her back to the shop.
Thanks...I'm always nervous around a full gas tank and showering sparks.
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